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E28 EEC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 EEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 63,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted [at outer rim] (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Strong Advise; Steering rack electronic / mechanism is noisy [however steering is positive and serviceable. Advise; Both rear suspension bump stop slightly damaged / perished.

Fail 2 May 2023 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage to rim

Nearside Rear bump stop perished on rear shock absorber

Offside Rear bump stop perished on rear shock absorber

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,348 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 31,348 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 23,958 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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E28 EEC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E28 EEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E28 EEC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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